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Desferrioxamine

 
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    Desferrioxamine

  • Mechanism of Action

  • An iron chelator that binds to iron molecules and forms a stable compound that is excreted by the kidneys.

Clinical Use

  • Indications

  • Severe acute or chronic iron overload.
  • Adverse Effects
  • Tachycardia / hypotension
  • Restrictive pulmonary disease
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